November 1st, in a previous MYM entry about candles, is a big holiday here in the Philippines. Instead of the actual All Souls’ Day on November 2nd, people commemorate their dearly departed loved ones a day ahead, on All Saints’ Day. And because almost every one is in the different cemeteries nationwide, business-minded individuals take advantage of the days leading to, as well as the actual, holiday. When you are in the cemetery, no need to look for a sari-sari (convenience) store if you need something to munch on or drink. There are stores set up by enterprising individuals inside the cemeteries itself. Like the photo above.
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How interesting, thanks for sharing and what a colorful shot!
Yeah right sis, most cemeteries are crowded with vendors of all sorts..
In the sates you have to get permits and all before you can do that..
Here is my first WW entry
The snack-seller waits
for someone to buy her wares—
the dead need nothing.
My Ruby Tuesday
Very quick-minded indeed.
Wow… inside the cemetaries? That seems kind of… um… disrespectful, or something. But I guess there’s no stopping commerce.
-smarmoofus
One of our traditions here in the Philippines. And time for the vendors to post themselves along the streets and cemeteries will be crowded like the past years.
Mariposa’s WW
Awesome! I love hearing about traditions from other countries. Thanks for sharing!